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Do you know who carries this book?

Just wanted to thank y'all for your replies. Even though I am coming to this sport late in life ( over 30 by a lot) I am really excited by the responses I have received on this forum. Thanks

Chance, the gunsmith said it was in very good shape. He still has it for a thorough cleaning and to completely inspect the rifle, however he felt it was in excellent shape.If it should fail his inspection, it is covered by the store warranty and he will replace anything it needs. Cool huh?

It is a 54 cal.

Well, it looks like the obsession begins. I recently received a 40 cal. black powder pistol then I received a call form a local gunsmith who had taken in a Hawken in trade and had no use for it so asked me if I would pay $100 for it. Of course I did and am now the owner of 2 black powder arms. I...

Thank you Twister. Gene

I would be very interested in this. I would not be able to make it this Saturday, however any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated, assuming you would be willing to put up with a total newbie. Gene

Thank you

Thank you. Glad to be here.

Thank you so much for the information as well as the links. I did not plan on this weapon for collecting and extra value, only for the fun of shooting black powder. My questions were mainly for my own information. I had heard of this forum from another black powder guy at Texas Jacks and he said...

Thank you. I fear I will probably a lot of questions.

Thank you.

Thank you. I am looking forward to a lot of fun.

Thanks for your warm welcome. I am in San Antonio.

My wife bought me a Lyman 1860 Army at a local gun store.While I have been able to find several articles on the Lyman revolver, I am unable to find out anything about the markings on the grip frame. On the bottom it has the numbers 049 and on the top are the words Buffalo Soldiers. If any of you...

I am pushing the dread 65 and finally getting a chance to do something I always wanted, shooting black powder. Since I am determined to teach this old dog new tricks, I will probably ask many stupid questions and will in all likelihood make several mistakes.This being said, this old dog will...